Cesme

Reisdere in Cesme is a traditional Turkish village that is now surrounded by many summer residences and villa complexes becau...

Reisdere in Cesme is a traditional Turkish village that is now surrounded by many summer residences and villa complexes because of its beautiful location having lush green hills and fantastic bays sitting in the crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
The village maintains its old atmos

Tekke Beach is the only public beach close to the centre of Cesme , it is small, has lovely white sand and is set in a tranquil ba...

Tekke Beach is the only public beach close to the centre of Cesme , it is small, has lovely white sand and is set in a tranquil bay where the beautiful crystal clear turquoise water is always calm making it perfect for families with children although it gets very crowded at weekends.
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The bay of Aya Yorgi is peaceful, has wonderful landscape and is set in tranquil beautiful turquoise water. It is mostly famous fo...

The bay of Aya Yorgi is peaceful, has wonderful landscape and is set in tranquil beautiful turquoise water. It is mostly famous for having some of the best “Beach Clubs” in Turkey where they offer all kinds of daytime amenities such as sun-loungers, umbrellas, food and drinks, toilets an

This area mainly consists of summer residences and villa complexes, it has a public beach and private beach clubs that sit alongsi...

This area mainly consists of summer residences and villa complexes, it has a public beach and private beach clubs that sit alongside beautiful sparkling crystal clear blue water.
The public beach is best visited during week days as it becomes very crowded at weekends and in places the water start

Yildizburnu is located in between Ilica Beach and Ilica’s small marina. It has a promenade with several fast food restaurant...

Yildizburnu is located in between Ilica Beach and Ilica’s small marina. It has a promenade with several fast food restaurants that serve Cesme’s famous sandwich the “kumru” and access points to swim in the sea.
Restaurants
It has some very chic bars and the Mezzaluna Res

This pretty and picturesque village sits on the shores of the Aegean Sea and is 25km from Cesme’s town centre. It was the lo...

This pretty and picturesque village sits on the shores of the Aegean Sea and is 25km from Cesme’s town centre. It was the location of the ancient Greek city of Erythrai and has ruins from Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine eras that can that can be seen today in and around the village.

Healing Waters of Sifne
There is a legend that tells that the King of Erythrai who had a daughter suffering from terrible lesi...

Healing Waters of Sifne
There is a legend that tells that the King of Erythrai who had a daughter suffering from terrible lesions on her body was passing through this region whilst out hunting. He noticed that the wounds on his hunting dog healed after being in the mud there and took it back for

Ciftlikkoy was once a sleepy fishing village, it’s located 8km from the centre of Cesme town and has maintained some of...

Ciftlikkoy was once a sleepy fishing village, it’s located 8km from the centre of Cesme town and has maintained some of its traditional Turkish charm.
Ciftlikkoy Beach and Beach Clubs
It has nearby sandy beaches one of which is the 1km long Altinkum Beach that is popular because it h

Aqua Toy City opens from June 15 to- September 15 and offers a great day out for all the family.
Aquapark and Pools
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Aqua Toy City opens from June 15 to- September 15 and offers a great day out for all the family.
Aquapark and Pools
There is a huge 4500 m2 pool and smaller shallow pool, and has 181 different forms of entertainment and game activities. These include massive water inflatable’

Ilica Beach
Due to the hot springs in and around Cesme the water here is always warmer than elsewhere. The long white sandy be...

Ilica Beach
Due to the hot springs in and around Cesme the water here is always warmer than elsewhere. The long white sandy beach and beautiful turquoise water make it extremely popular especially July and August and it’s great for families with children. For further information click here

The Cesme Castle or Fort is well worth a visit and to experience its historical culture; it was built in 1508 during the reign of ...

The Cesme Castle or Fort is well worth a visit and to experience its historical culture; it was built in 1508 during the reign of Beyazıt II by architect Ahmet Oglu Mehmet and commissioned by the Governor of Aydin , Mir Haydar. Cesme Archaeology Museum is housed in the castle and first opened in 19

Germiyan Village (köyü) is a village settlement on the Cesme peninsular in the district of Izmir . The area has many vac...

Germiyan Village (köyü) is a village settlement on the Cesme peninsular in the district of Izmir . The area has many vacation sites and fish farms, is close to the highway and the nearby other villages of Ildiri , Sifne and Reisdere .
The houses here date mainly from the Ottoman-era, ar

Ilıca (pronounced Iluja) is a large resort area on the Cesme peninsula which is in western Turkey in the province of Izmir and is...

Ilıca (pronounced Iluja) is a large resort area on the Cesme peninsula which is in western Turkey in the province of Izmir and is 5km from the district centre of Çeşme where its municipal administrative offices are located. At the end of the 19th century in was mainly a summer retreat for t

Kumru is a special type of sandwich that is associated with Cesme (pronounced Cheshme) which is a region of Izmir .
Kumru tra...

Kumru is a special type of sandwich that is associated with Cesme (pronounced Cheshme) which is a region of Izmir .
Kumru translates to “turtle-dove” and the name derives from the shape of the bread that makes the sandwich. This special bread is made using a chickpea sourdough which

This historical and cultural museum is housed in the Cesme Fort that was constructed in 1508 during the reign of Beyazıt II; it w...

This historical and cultural museum is housed in the Cesme Fort that was constructed in 1508 during the reign of Beyazıt II; it was designed by architect Ahmet Oğlu Mehmet and commissioned by the Aydin Governor, Mir Haydar.
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The museum first opened to the public in 1965 as a gu

The Mastic tree was discovered in Cesme 6,000 years ago and is used to flavour Raki , a traditional Turkish alcoholic drink, Masti...

The Mastic tree was discovered in Cesme 6,000 years ago and is used to flavour Raki , a traditional Turkish alcoholic drink, Mastic jelly, and has a very pleasant smell. Mastic is not only used in the domestic kitchen but also in the manufacture of medicine and paint.
Mastic in History
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